A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3872118 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3874023 epoch_slot_no: 7623 block_no: 3871941 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1719 time: 2020-03-08 16:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b8c776e2e21e72ecd2939c4daa65cc02abe60557bda60ad8ab714c730131e32Block Operator
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